USA Dominates Iroquois to Finish Pool Play 5-0

July 16, 2014

Photo Credit:  Di Miller The most anticipated game of the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship Games took place on Tuesday July 15, when Team USA (4-0) would go head-to-head against Team Iroquois (3-1) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.  It was another stormy day in Commerce City, Colorado and the afternoon games were stopped again due to severe weather. The game was delayed by one hour and 45 minutes, but fans from…

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China Blog: Chinese Get First Win

July 15, 2014

The past few days have been jammed packed with lots of lacrosse. Friday was the start of our tournament play as we faced off against the division favorites the Netherlands. We came out strong in the first half, but ended up falling short by the end of the match. Our next two opponents were the Italians and the Norwegians. In both those games we showed flashes of great lacrosse, but…

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FIL Day Six: Israel Crushes Germany

July 15, 2014

Photo Credit: Larry Palumbo In a stunner earlier this morning, Israel defeated Germany to advanced to the championship round where they will play the fourth seed in the Blue Division. There are several more games today kicking off at 1pm as teams figure out their fate in the brackets. Games to Watch New Zealand vs Scotland- 1pm Switzerland vs Wales- 1pm Belguim vs Uganda- 3pm Finland vs Netherlands- 4pm Czech…

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FIL: USA Looks to Finish First Against Iroquois

July 15, 2014

Fans had to wait for one of the World Lacrosse Championship’s most highly-anticipated games until the final day of pool play. That day is here. Undefeated United States faces the Iroquois Nationals at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time) on ESPNU. The game will prove critical in seeding; there’s still a lot on the line. At 4-0, Team USA would clinch the all-important #1 seed with a win. The…

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FIL: England and Japan Need Wins

July 15, 2014

Photo Credit: Di Miller In a battle of the beaten comes one that shall walk away the victor. Japan and England have yet to win a contest in this years tournament and all that is going to change for one squad at the end of 4 quarters. Japan is entering the contest with a slight edge on goals for, but give that away in goals against to team England. Andrew…

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FIL: Israel Defeats Ninth Ranked Ireland

July 15, 2014

 Lee Coppersmith scored five goals to lead the Israel men’s national team past 9th-ranked Ireland, 18-9, at the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Monday. Israel (4-0) will meet 6th-ranked Germany (4-0) on Tuesday in the first-ever meeting between the two European squads.  Germany dispatched 13th-ranked Czech Republic, 9-5, on Monday to punch their ticket to the second-round of the playoffs.  The match is scheduled for 8:00 AM Local / 5:00 PM Israel, and…

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FIL: USA Stops England in Their Tracks

July 15, 2014

Photo Credit: Di Miller Five days into the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships and the games just keep getting better.  Team USA, undefeated going into their game tonight against Team England who are having an impossible time getting their first win went head–to-head at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.  Today the weather was more cooperative and the severe storms held off so there were no rain-delays.  However, about…

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FIL: USA Looks to Remain Perfect in Pool Play

July 14, 2014

The United States comes into this contest feeling the effects of physical play.  The scoreboard has not reflected as much but the roster definitely has.  With England on its heels in the competition after successive losses, these could end up being a physical affair between the two. Midfield depth might be an issue with Coach Meade, as Kyle Harrison and Dan Burns have both been hit with the injuries.  Harrison…

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FIL Day Five: Eight Teams Win Divisions

July 14, 2014

Photo Credit: Larry Palumbo The playoffs of the FIL tournament have begun with eight teams taking home division wins while the Blue Division is still active in pool play. Yellow Division  Ireland took home the Yellow Division with a win over Bermuda. Brian Gillis scored six goals for the Irish. Meanwhile, France defeated Uganda to take third place in the division. Uganda is paired up today with Korea and Ireland…

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FIL: USA Crushes Japan Behind Ned Crotty

July 14, 2014

Photo Credit:  Di Miller Day Four of the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships were underway.  The weather from the past two days was yet again going to play a factor in whether or not the afternoon and evening games would be delayed.  Luckily for Team USA and Team Japan, they were able to begin play prior to severe storms yet again affecting the evening games.  Team USA entered the field…

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